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The Iraqi army pushed into a town near the Islamic State-held city of Mosul on Saturday, a day after dozens of ISIL militants stormed into the northern city of Kirkuk, setting off two days of clashes and killing at least 80 people, mostly security forces. CCTV's NatalieCarney reports.

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A combined force of Iraqi troops and Kurdish militia continue their battle for Mosul, which is the last Iraqi city still under the control of ISIL. According to the Kurdish regional government, Iraqi forces pushed within five kilometers of Mosul on Saturday. CCTV’s NatalieCarney has more from the frontline.
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The Iraqi army pushed into a town near the ISIL-held city of Mosul on Saturday. The advance came a day after dozens of militants stormed into the northern city of Kirkuk. The push set off two days of clashes, which killed at least 80 people, mostly security forces. CCTV's NatalieCarney brings us more.
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Iraq pushes into Town near Mosul after is assault on Kirkuk
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It's been almost a week since ISIS and their allies seized control of Mosul and Tikrit.
In Kirkuk, the Kurdish army have been engaged in fighting with ISIS, after militants briefly took control.
Sky's StuartRamsay has been with Kurdish troops protecting the city.
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EliteIraqi forces retook a town on the eastern edge of Mosul on Thursday while Kurdish peshmerga fighters opened a new front in the offensive to wrest back the Islamic State (IS) group's last major bastion in Iraq.
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Jihadist gunmen, some of them wearing suicide vests, attack the Iraqi city of Kirkuk in an apparent effort to divert the thousands of troops and militiamen closing in on their Mosul stronghold.

Kirkuk lies in a wide zone with an enormously diverse population and has been multilingual for centuries. There were dramatic demographic changes during Kirkuk's urbanization in the twentieth century, which saw the development of distinct ethnic groups.Kurds, Turkmen and Arabs lay conflicting claims to this zone, and all have their historical accounts and memories to buttress their claims.

Mosul is completely ruled by the Islamic State terror group headquartered in Al-Raqqah, Syria.The legitimate government of Iraq stopped paying salaries soon after the city was overrun by militants. (that ISIL allegedly exploited by stealing a generous percentage) which it had previously paid to city workers including nurses, doctors,

Located some 400km (250mi) north of Baghdad, the original city stands on the west bank of the Tigris River, opposite the ancient Assyrian city of Nineveh on the east bank, but the metropolitan area has grown to encompass substantial areas on both the "Left Coast" (east side) and the "Right Coast" (west side) as the two banks are described in the local language.

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Iraq pushes into town near Mosul after ISIL assault on Kirkuk

Iraq pushes into town near Mosul after ISIL assault on Kirkuk

Iraq pushes into town near Mosul after ISIL assault on Kirkuk

The Iraqi army pushed into a town near the Islamic State-held city of Mosul on Saturday, a day after dozens of ISIL militants stormed into the northern city of Kirkuk, setting off two days of clashes and killing at least 80 people, mostly security forces. CCTV's NatalieCarney reports.

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Iraqi forces push into town near Mosul after ISIL assault on Kirkuk

Iraqi forces push into town near Mosul after ISIL assault on Kirkuk

Iraqi forces push into town near Mosul after ISIL assault on Kirkuk

A combined force of Iraqi troops and Kurdish militia continue their battle for Mosul, which is the last Iraqi city still under the control of ISIL. According to the Kurdish regional government, Iraqi forces pushed within five kilometers of Mosul on Saturday. CCTV’s NatalieCarney has more from the frontline.
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Iraqi troops push into town near Mosul after ISIL assault on Kirkuk

Iraqi troops push into town near Mosul after ISIL assault on Kirkuk

Iraqi troops push into town near Mosul after ISIL assault on Kirkuk

The Iraqi army pushed into a town near the ISIL-held city of Mosul on Saturday. The advance came a day after dozens of militants stormed into the northern city of Kirkuk. The push set off two days of clashes, which killed at least 80 people, mostly security forces. CCTV's NatalieCarney brings us more.
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Iraq pushes into Town near Mosul after is assault on Kirkuk

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Iraq: Peshmerga Army Holds Off ISIS Outside Kirkuk

Iraq: Peshmerga Army Holds Off ISIS Outside Kirkuk

Iraq: Peshmerga Army Holds Off ISIS Outside Kirkuk

It's been almost a week since ISIS and their allies seized control of Mosul and Tikrit.
In Kirkuk, the Kurdish army have been engaged in fighting with ISIS, after militants briefly took control.
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Iraq: ISIS claims attacks in Kirkuk, Kurdish, Iraqi fighters make major push in the Battle for Mosul

Iraq: ISIS claims attacks in Kirkuk, Kurdish, Iraqi fighters make major push in the Battle for Mosul

Iraq: ISIS claims attacks in Kirkuk, Kurdish, Iraqi fighters make major push in the Battle for Mosul

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IS jihadists attack Iraq's Kirkuk in Mosul diversion

IS jihadists attack Iraq's Kirkuk in Mosul diversion

IS jihadists attack Iraq's Kirkuk in Mosul diversion

Jihadist gunmen, some of them wearing suicide vests, attack the Iraqi city of Kirkuk in an apparent effort to divert the thousands of troops and militiamen closing in on their Mosul stronghold.

Iraq pushes into town near Mosul after ISIL assault on Kirkuk

The Iraqi army pushed into a town near the Islamic State-held city of Mosul on Saturday, a day after dozens of ISIL militants stormed into the northern city of Kirkuk, setting off two days of clashes and killing at least 80 people, mostly security forces. CCTV's NatalieCarney reports.

published: 23 Oct 2016

Iraqi forces push into town near Mosul after ISIL assault on Kirkuk

A combined force of Iraqi troops and Kurdish militia continue their battle for Mosul, which is the last Iraqi city still under the control of ISIL. According to the Kurdish regional government, Iraqi forces pushed within five kilometers of Mosul on Saturday. CCTV’s NatalieCarney has more from the frontline.
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published: 23 Oct 2016

Iraqi troops push into town near Mosul after ISIL assault on Kirkuk

The Iraqi army pushed into a town near the ISIL-held city of Mosul on Saturday. The advance came a day after dozens of militants stormed into the northern city of Kirkuk. The push set off two days of clashes, which killed at least 80 people, mostly security forces. CCTV's NatalieCarney brings us more.
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Iraq pushes into Town near Mosul after is assault on Kirkuk

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published: 23 Oct 2016

Iraq: Peshmerga Army Holds Off ISIS Outside Kirkuk

It's been almost a week since ISIS and their allies seized control of Mosul and Tikrit.
In Kirkuk, the Kurdish army have been engaged in fighting with ISIS, after militants briefly took control.
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Iraq: ISIS claims attacks in Kirkuk, Kurdish, Iraqi fighters make major push in the Battle for Mosul

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IS jihadists attack Iraq's Kirkuk in Mosul diversion

Jihadist gunmen, some of them wearing suicide vests, attack the Iraqi city of Kirkuk in an apparent effort to divert the thousands of troops and militiamen closing in on their Mosul stronghold.

Iraq pushes into town near Mosul after ISIL assault on Kirkuk

The Iraqi army pushed into a town near the Islamic State-held city of Mosul on Saturday, a day after dozens of ISIL militants stormed into the northern city of ...

The Iraqi army pushed into a town near the Islamic State-held city of Mosul on Saturday, a day after dozens of ISIL militants stormed into the northern city of Kirkuk, setting off two days of clashes and killing at least 80 people, mostly security forces. CCTV's NatalieCarney reports.

The Iraqi army pushed into a town near the Islamic State-held city of Mosul on Saturday, a day after dozens of ISIL militants stormed into the northern city of Kirkuk, setting off two days of clashes and killing at least 80 people, mostly security forces. CCTV's NatalieCarney reports.

A combined force of Iraqi troops and Kurdish militia continue their battle for Mosul, which is the last Iraqi city still under the control of ISIL. According to the Kurdish regional government, Iraqi forces pushed within five kilometers of Mosul on Saturday. CCTV’s NatalieCarney has more from the frontline.
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A combined force of Iraqi troops and Kurdish militia continue their battle for Mosul, which is the last Iraqi city still under the control of ISIL. According to the Kurdish regional government, Iraqi forces pushed within five kilometers of Mosul on Saturday. CCTV’s NatalieCarney has more from the frontline.
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Iraqi troops push into town near Mosul after ISIL assault on Kirkuk

The Iraqi army pushed into a town near the ISIL-held city of Mosul on Saturday. The advance came a day after dozens of militants stormed into the northern city ...

The Iraqi army pushed into a town near the ISIL-held city of Mosul on Saturday. The advance came a day after dozens of militants stormed into the northern city of Kirkuk. The push set off two days of clashes, which killed at least 80 people, mostly security forces. CCTV's NatalieCarney brings us more.
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The Iraqi army pushed into a town near the ISIL-held city of Mosul on Saturday. The advance came a day after dozens of militants stormed into the northern city of Kirkuk. The push set off two days of clashes, which killed at least 80 people, mostly security forces. CCTV's NatalieCarney brings us more.
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It's been almost a week since ISIS and their allies seized control of Mosul and Tikrit.
In Kirkuk, the Kurdish army have been engaged in fighting with ISIS, after militants briefly took control.
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In Kirkuk, the Kurdish army have been engaged in fighting with ISIS, after militants briefly took control.
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Tourism in Kurdistan, Iraq - Unravel Travel TV

Getting There: Iraqi Kurdistan has two international airports, Erbil and Sulaimany. Currently there are direct international flights from Kurdistan to Dubai, Amman, Beirut and Frankfort.
There is the option to reach to Kurdistan by flying to Turkey: - Purchase a ticket to Diyarbakir (the nearest large city to the Turkish / Iraqi Kurdistan border). Upon arrival to the Diyarbakir airport, you will need to take a taxi to the border (Ibrahim Khalil / Habur). Once you have crossed the Turkish border into Iraqi Kurdistan (Ibrahim Khalil/Habur), you will be greeted by the Kurdish customs officials who will issue you a visa and further information on your destination.
Getting Around Iraqi Kurdistan: Taxi, Bus, and Private Car Hire. If you are mainly interested in staying in a city, taxi is relia...

published: 08 Aug 2013

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Kurdistan Tourism - Unravel Travel TV‎

With a population of 5.2 million and increasing, the three governorates of Erbil, Slemani, and Duhok cover approximately 40.000 square kilometers - larger than the Netherlands and four times the area of Lebanon. This includes the governorates administered by the Kurdistan Regional Government but does not include the disputed areas of Kurdistan outside of KRG administration, such as Kirkuk.
• The Region is geographically diverse, from hot and dry plains to cooler mountainous areas with natural springs and snowfall in the winter.
• Foreign visitors are warmly welcomed. Among the growing number of visitors are international media and business people as well as those returning from the Kurdish diaspora.
• The capital and the seat of the Kurdistan Regional Government is Erbil, a city known i...

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IRAQ: KIRKUK: DESTROYED VILLAGE ALLEGATION

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Iraqi officials have refuted U-S claims that government forces destroyed a village in a crack down on political opposition.
Officials took reporters to the site on Monday to show that what the United States termed a destroyed village was what they described as an archaeological site under excavation.
According to a U-S report released last week, parts of this citadel in Kirkuk in Northern Iraq were destroyed by Government forces in a bid to route out political opposition in the town.
The report showed aerial pictures of the destruction allegedly wrought by forces of PresidentSaddam Hussein and accused Iraq of repressing its own people.
On Tuesday, the Iraqi government dismissed the claims as lies and said the U-S pictures showed the ancient citad...

Getting There: Iraqi Kurdistan has two international airports, Erbil and Sulaimany. Currently there are direct international flights from Kurdistan to Dubai, Amman, Beirut and Frankfort.
There is the option to reach to Kurdistan by flying to Turkey: - Purchase a ticket to Diyarbakir (the nearest large city to the Turkish / Iraqi Kurdistan border). Upon arrival to the Diyarbakir airport, you will need to take a taxi to the border (Ibrahim Khalil / Habur). Once you have crossed the Turkish border into Iraqi Kurdistan (Ibrahim Khalil/Habur), you will be greeted by the Kurdish customs officials who will issue you a visa and further information on your destination.
Getting Around Iraqi Kurdistan: Taxi, Bus, and Private Car Hire. If you are mainly interested in staying in a city, taxi is reliable and good value for money. An average charge within a city drive is 2 dollers, as for the Bus it is definitely cheaper. To hire a car with or without driver could be the option for you. You can have your own chauffeur at your disposal throughout your stay. This will offer you the choice to travel short or long distances. A local driver has the knowledge and will advise you throughout your visit.
Where to Visit
Erbil city is the capital of Kurdistan RegionGovernment, the oldest city with continuous residentially. This city is regarded as one of the most deep-rooted Governorate in the area, its history begins before A.D.The city was established 6000 prior to A.D. The name of Erbil city has been found in the Somarian transcripts. The city was the main station for The God Ashtar which was the main goddess which was worshiped at that era. The city is a key element for eastern part and Kurdistan Region defining. Geographical Data: Erbil city is located east to Sulaymanyah Governorate and it is only 350 km from Baghdad. The city is surrounded by Nineveh from west and Kirkuk city from east and Iran and Turkey from North. There are two Museum, Erbil citadel museum, which is located in the citadel. It contains about 40 antique parts and anc-ient heritages. The second one is Erbil museum which includes about 5000 ancient parts, which deep-rooted in the history.
SulaimaniCity, One of the major cities in both Kurdistan region and Iraq, situated 385 Km north Baghdad and 198 Km north east Erbil the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan Region. The city sits between two chains of mountains (Goyzha & Glazarda), The city was founded by Ibrahim Pasha in the year 1784. Today Sulaimani has developed in most modern life aspects, hotels, motels, supermarkets & Malls, theatres, restaurants & Parks. From the cultural perspective, Sulaimani is considered to be the capital of Kurdish culture, the famous old Saray situates at the center of the city, while many museums are distributed. Sulaimani Embrace several universities & Educational Institutions both Public & Private, in addition to the American University.
DuhokCity is the center of Duhok prefecture (governorate) one of main cities in Kurdistan Region. It situates north Iraq, close to both Syrian & Turkish borders. Duhok city is on plane ground between 2 mountain chains, Shandukha from the south and Spi from the north, while mountain Seen stands on the east. On the west side a plane area could be seen with a tourism environment. The majority of citizens are Kurds; they live peacefully with Chaldean, Assyrian, Armenian and Yazidi minorities. Duhok city is famous with historical sites in which sculptures could be seen on the rocks. Yazidic cultural museum, playground for kids, small zoo. The city embraces Duhok University and many cultural centers. Some most important tourist sites inside the city include Masjed Haj Ahmad considered to be the the biggest Masjed of Duhok and Mart Alaha Church the oldest church in Duhok
Kalar, is the administrative center of Garmyan district. It lies 140 Km southeast of Sulaimani prefecture and 30 Km from the Iranian border. Kalar consists of 27 quarters of a population of about 250,000 residents. Kalar is located on a large plain area embracing many historical sites related to different periods; BC, AD, and Islamic periods. Shirwana Citadel, Pasha Citadel and ChristianCanal are examples of AD historical sites. In winter, temperatures may reach 2˚C.
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Getting There: Iraqi Kurdistan has two international airports, Erbil and Sulaimany. Currently there are direct international flights from Kurdistan to Dubai, Amman, Beirut and Frankfort.
There is the option to reach to Kurdistan by flying to Turkey: - Purchase a ticket to Diyarbakir (the nearest large city to the Turkish / Iraqi Kurdistan border). Upon arrival to the Diyarbakir airport, you will need to take a taxi to the border (Ibrahim Khalil / Habur). Once you have crossed the Turkish border into Iraqi Kurdistan (Ibrahim Khalil/Habur), you will be greeted by the Kurdish customs officials who will issue you a visa and further information on your destination.
Getting Around Iraqi Kurdistan: Taxi, Bus, and Private Car Hire. If you are mainly interested in staying in a city, taxi is reliable and good value for money. An average charge within a city drive is 2 dollers, as for the Bus it is definitely cheaper. To hire a car with or without driver could be the option for you. You can have your own chauffeur at your disposal throughout your stay. This will offer you the choice to travel short or long distances. A local driver has the knowledge and will advise you throughout your visit.
Where to Visit
Erbil city is the capital of Kurdistan RegionGovernment, the oldest city with continuous residentially. This city is regarded as one of the most deep-rooted Governorate in the area, its history begins before A.D.The city was established 6000 prior to A.D. The name of Erbil city has been found in the Somarian transcripts. The city was the main station for The God Ashtar which was the main goddess which was worshiped at that era. The city is a key element for eastern part and Kurdistan Region defining. Geographical Data: Erbil city is located east to Sulaymanyah Governorate and it is only 350 km from Baghdad. The city is surrounded by Nineveh from west and Kirkuk city from east and Iran and Turkey from North. There are two Museum, Erbil citadel museum, which is located in the citadel. It contains about 40 antique parts and anc-ient heritages. The second one is Erbil museum which includes about 5000 ancient parts, which deep-rooted in the history.
SulaimaniCity, One of the major cities in both Kurdistan region and Iraq, situated 385 Km north Baghdad and 198 Km north east Erbil the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan Region. The city sits between two chains of mountains (Goyzha & Glazarda), The city was founded by Ibrahim Pasha in the year 1784. Today Sulaimani has developed in most modern life aspects, hotels, motels, supermarkets & Malls, theatres, restaurants & Parks. From the cultural perspective, Sulaimani is considered to be the capital of Kurdish culture, the famous old Saray situates at the center of the city, while many museums are distributed. Sulaimani Embrace several universities & Educational Institutions both Public & Private, in addition to the American University.
DuhokCity is the center of Duhok prefecture (governorate) one of main cities in Kurdistan Region. It situates north Iraq, close to both Syrian & Turkish borders. Duhok city is on plane ground between 2 mountain chains, Shandukha from the south and Spi from the north, while mountain Seen stands on the east. On the west side a plane area could be seen with a tourism environment. The majority of citizens are Kurds; they live peacefully with Chaldean, Assyrian, Armenian and Yazidi minorities. Duhok city is famous with historical sites in which sculptures could be seen on the rocks. Yazidic cultural museum, playground for kids, small zoo. The city embraces Duhok University and many cultural centers. Some most important tourist sites inside the city include Masjed Haj Ahmad considered to be the the biggest Masjed of Duhok and Mart Alaha Church the oldest church in Duhok
Kalar, is the administrative center of Garmyan district. It lies 140 Km southeast of Sulaimani prefecture and 30 Km from the Iranian border. Kalar consists of 27 quarters of a population of about 250,000 residents. Kalar is located on a large plain area embracing many historical sites related to different periods; BC, AD, and Islamic periods. Shirwana Citadel, Pasha Citadel and ChristianCanal are examples of AD historical sites. In winter, temperatures may reach 2˚C.
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With a population of 5.2 million and increasing, the three governorates of Erbil, Slemani, and Duhok cover approximately 40.000 square kilometers - larger than ...

With a population of 5.2 million and increasing, the three governorates of Erbil, Slemani, and Duhok cover approximately 40.000 square kilometers - larger than the Netherlands and four times the area of Lebanon. This includes the governorates administered by the Kurdistan Regional Government but does not include the disputed areas of Kurdistan outside of KRG administration, such as Kirkuk.
• The Region is geographically diverse, from hot and dry plains to cooler mountainous areas with natural springs and snowfall in the winter.
• Foreign visitors are warmly welcomed. Among the growing number of visitors are international media and business people as well as those returning from the Kurdish diaspora.
• The capital and the seat of the Kurdistan Regional Government is Erbil, a city known in Kurdish as Hawler. The Citadel in Erbil is considered the world’s oldest continuously inhabited settlement. The next largest cities are Slemani and Duhok. Please note that Slemani is the KRG’s official English spelling, but it can also be found with other spellings such as Sulaimani, Suleimani, Sulaimaniyah, and Suleimaniah.
• The Kurdistan Regional Government exercises executive power according to the Kurdistan Region’s laws as enacted by the democratically elected Kurdistan Parliament. Prime MinisterNechirvan Barzani leads the current government.
• Iraq’s Constitution recognizes the Kurdistan Regional Government and the Kurdistan Parliament as the region’s formal institutions and the Peshmerga forces as the Region’s legitimate security guard.
• The current coalition government consists of several political parties that reflect the diversity of the Region’s population, which includes Chaldeans, Assyrians, Syriacs, Turkmen, Yazidis, Arabs and Kurds living together in harmony.
• More than 65% of destroyed villages have been rebuilt since being razed during the Anfal campaign perpetrated by Saddam Hussein’s regime in the 1980s.
• The Kurdish language is of Indo-European origin and is among the family of Iranian languages, such as Persian and Pashto, and is distinct from Arabic. The two main dialects are Sorani and Kurmanji.
• The Kurdistan Region has eleven public universities and several licensed private universities. Some of them use English as the main language of teaching and examination, most notably the University of Kurdistan Hawler (UKH) and the American University of Iraq – Sulaimani (AUIS).
• A new, liberal foreign investment law was ratified in June 2006, providing incentives for foreign investors such as the possibility of owning land, up to ten-year tax holidays, and easy repatriation of profits.
• To rapidly benefit from its oil and gas resources, the KRG has signed dozens of production sharing contracts with companies from several countries.
• The Kurdistan Region has international airports in Erbil and Slemani, with direct flights to and from Europe and the Middle East. A new international airport is under construction in Duhok.
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With a population of 5.2 million and increasing, the three governorates of Erbil, Slemani, and Duhok cover approximately 40.000 square kilometers - larger than the Netherlands and four times the area of Lebanon. This includes the governorates administered by the Kurdistan Regional Government but does not include the disputed areas of Kurdistan outside of KRG administration, such as Kirkuk.
• The Region is geographically diverse, from hot and dry plains to cooler mountainous areas with natural springs and snowfall in the winter.
• Foreign visitors are warmly welcomed. Among the growing number of visitors are international media and business people as well as those returning from the Kurdish diaspora.
• The capital and the seat of the Kurdistan Regional Government is Erbil, a city known in Kurdish as Hawler. The Citadel in Erbil is considered the world’s oldest continuously inhabited settlement. The next largest cities are Slemani and Duhok. Please note that Slemani is the KRG’s official English spelling, but it can also be found with other spellings such as Sulaimani, Suleimani, Sulaimaniyah, and Suleimaniah.
• The Kurdistan Regional Government exercises executive power according to the Kurdistan Region’s laws as enacted by the democratically elected Kurdistan Parliament. Prime MinisterNechirvan Barzani leads the current government.
• Iraq’s Constitution recognizes the Kurdistan Regional Government and the Kurdistan Parliament as the region’s formal institutions and the Peshmerga forces as the Region’s legitimate security guard.
• The current coalition government consists of several political parties that reflect the diversity of the Region’s population, which includes Chaldeans, Assyrians, Syriacs, Turkmen, Yazidis, Arabs and Kurds living together in harmony.
• More than 65% of destroyed villages have been rebuilt since being razed during the Anfal campaign perpetrated by Saddam Hussein’s regime in the 1980s.
• The Kurdish language is of Indo-European origin and is among the family of Iranian languages, such as Persian and Pashto, and is distinct from Arabic. The two main dialects are Sorani and Kurmanji.
• The Kurdistan Region has eleven public universities and several licensed private universities. Some of them use English as the main language of teaching and examination, most notably the University of Kurdistan Hawler (UKH) and the American University of Iraq – Sulaimani (AUIS).
• A new, liberal foreign investment law was ratified in June 2006, providing incentives for foreign investors such as the possibility of owning land, up to ten-year tax holidays, and easy repatriation of profits.
• To rapidly benefit from its oil and gas resources, the KRG has signed dozens of production sharing contracts with companies from several countries.
• The Kurdistan Region has international airports in Erbil and Slemani, with direct flights to and from Europe and the Middle East. A new international airport is under construction in Duhok.
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IRAQ: KIRKUK: DESTROYED VILLAGE ALLEGATION

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Iraqi officials have refuted U-S claims that government forces destroyed a village in a crack down on political opposition.
Officials to...

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Iraqi officials have refuted U-S claims that government forces destroyed a village in a crack down on political opposition.
Officials took reporters to the site on Monday to show that what the United States termed a destroyed village was what they described as an archaeological site under excavation.
According to a U-S report released last week, parts of this citadel in Kirkuk in Northern Iraq were destroyed by Government forces in a bid to route out political opposition in the town.
The report showed aerial pictures of the destruction allegedly wrought by forces of PresidentSaddam Hussein and accused Iraq of repressing its own people.
On Tuesday, the Iraqi government dismissed the claims as lies and said the U-S pictures showed the ancient citadel under excavation in the northern city of Kirkuk.
Top officials are claiming that the report was an attempt by Washington to move international opinion away from ending the U-N imposed sanctions on the Saddam Hussein's regime.
According to the Iraqi ministry of antiquities, excavation work at the citadel resumed last year after residents were moved to the city.
The houses on the site which have since been demolished were bought by the government in 1985.
SOUNDBITE: (Arabic)
"I was compensated. I was given a land and a good amount of money which enabled me to buy another house. So I am grateful to the President."
SUPERCAPTION: Sabahat Sadeek, Kirkuk resident
An official from the presidential office in Baghdad said he had been surprised when he heard the U-S claims.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
"The citadel of Kirkuk was neglected by its people since 1985, the houses are so small. Some of them were only 20 square metres and not suitable for modern living. Everyone wanted to buy a modern house down in the city. We bought all the houses and the owners were compensated at levels much higher than than the actual value of their properties."
SUPERCAPTION:Dr Moyad Sa'ad, Counselor, PresidentialOffice
Govenor for the city, Nawfel Hameed also accompanied reporters to the site
SOUNDBITE: (Arabic)
"You are going to tour the city and see the citadel for yourselves, if you find any evidence of any shooting or fighting - then the American claims are true and ours are false."
SUPERCAPTION: Nawfel Hameed, Kirkuk governor
U-N imposed sanctions have crippled Iraq since they were imposed following Baghdad's invasion of Kuwait in 1990.
It has appealed to the United Nations to lift the sanctions claiming they victimize the Iraqi population.
However, the United States says sanctions must remain in place until Iraq complies with the commitments it made to the United Nations after the 1991 Gulf War.
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Iraqi officials have refuted U-S claims that government forces destroyed a village in a crack down on political opposition.
Officials took reporters to the site on Monday to show that what the United States termed a destroyed village was what they described as an archaeological site under excavation.
According to a U-S report released last week, parts of this citadel in Kirkuk in Northern Iraq were destroyed by Government forces in a bid to route out political opposition in the town.
The report showed aerial pictures of the destruction allegedly wrought by forces of PresidentSaddam Hussein and accused Iraq of repressing its own people.
On Tuesday, the Iraqi government dismissed the claims as lies and said the U-S pictures showed the ancient citadel under excavation in the northern city of Kirkuk.
Top officials are claiming that the report was an attempt by Washington to move international opinion away from ending the U-N imposed sanctions on the Saddam Hussein's regime.
According to the Iraqi ministry of antiquities, excavation work at the citadel resumed last year after residents were moved to the city.
The houses on the site which have since been demolished were bought by the government in 1985.
SOUNDBITE: (Arabic)
"I was compensated. I was given a land and a good amount of money which enabled me to buy another house. So I am grateful to the President."
SUPERCAPTION: Sabahat Sadeek, Kirkuk resident
An official from the presidential office in Baghdad said he had been surprised when he heard the U-S claims.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
"The citadel of Kirkuk was neglected by its people since 1985, the houses are so small. Some of them were only 20 square metres and not suitable for modern living. Everyone wanted to buy a modern house down in the city. We bought all the houses and the owners were compensated at levels much higher than than the actual value of their properties."
SUPERCAPTION:Dr Moyad Sa'ad, Counselor, PresidentialOffice
Govenor for the city, Nawfel Hameed also accompanied reporters to the site
SOUNDBITE: (Arabic)
"You are going to tour the city and see the citadel for yourselves, if you find any evidence of any shooting or fighting - then the American claims are true and ours are false."
SUPERCAPTION: Nawfel Hameed, Kirkuk governor
U-N imposed sanctions have crippled Iraq since they were imposed following Baghdad's invasion of Kuwait in 1990.
It has appealed to the United Nations to lift the sanctions claiming they victimize the Iraqi population.
However, the United States says sanctions must remain in place until Iraq complies with the commitments it made to the United Nations after the 1991 Gulf War.
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Iraq pushes into town near Mosul after ISIL assault on Kirkuk

The Iraqi army pushed into a town near the Islamic State-held city of Mosul on Saturday, a day after dozens of ISIL militants stormed into the northern city of Kirkuk, setting off two days of clashes and killing at least 80 people, mostly security forces. CCTV's NatalieCarney reports.

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Iraqi forces push into town near Mosul after ISIL assault on Kirkuk

A combined force of Iraqi troops and Kurdish militia continue their battle for Mosul, whic...

Iraqi forces push into town near Mosul after ISIL assault on Kirkuk

A combined force of Iraqi troops and Kurdish militia continue their battle for Mosul, which is the last Iraqi city still under the control of ISIL. According to the Kurdish regional government, Iraqi forces pushed within five kilometers of Mosul on Saturday. CCTV’s NatalieCarney has more from the frontline.
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Iraqi troops push into town near Mosul after ISIL assault on Kirkuk

The Iraqi army pushed into a town near the ISIL-held city of Mosul on Saturday. The advanc...

Iraqi troops push into town near Mosul after ISIL assault on Kirkuk

The Iraqi army pushed into a town near the ISIL-held city of Mosul on Saturday. The advance came a day after dozens of militants stormed into the northern city of Kirkuk. The push set off two days of clashes, which killed at least 80 people, mostly security forces. CCTV's NatalieCarney brings us more.
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Exclusive: Security forces search for ISIL fighters in Iraq’s Kirkuk

Security forces remain on high alert in Kirkuk a week after they foiled an attempt by figh...

Iraq: Peshmerga Army Holds Off ISIS Outside Kirkuk

It's been almost a week since ISIS and their allies seized control of Mosul and Tikrit.
In Kirkuk, the Kurdish army have been engaged in fighting with ISIS, after militants briefly took control.
Sky's StuartRamsay has been with Kurdish troops protecting the city.
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Iraq: ISIS claims attacks in Kirkuk, Kurdish, Iraqi fighters make major push in the Battle for Mosul

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IS jihadists attack Iraq's Kirkuk in Mosul diversion

Jihadist gunmen, some of them wearing suicide vests, attack the Iraqi city of Kirkuk in an...

Tourism in Kurdistan, Iraq - Unravel Travel TV

Getting There: Iraqi Kurdistan has two international airports, Erbil and Sulaimany. Currently there are direct international flights from Kurdistan to Dubai, Amman, Beirut and Frankfort.
There is the option to reach to Kurdistan by flying to Turkey: - Purchase a ticket to Diyarbakir (the nearest large city to the Turkish / Iraqi Kurdistan border). Upon arrival to the Diyarbakir airport, you will need to take a taxi to the border (Ibrahim Khalil / Habur). Once you have crossed the Turkish border into Iraqi Kurdistan (Ibrahim Khalil/Habur), you will be greeted by the Kurdish customs officials who will issue you a visa and further information on your destination.
Getting Around Iraqi Kurdistan: Taxi, Bus, and Private Car Hire. If you are mainly interested in staying in a city, taxi is reliable and good value for money. An average charge within a city drive is 2 dollers, as for the Bus it is definitely cheaper. To hire a car with or without driver could be the option for you. You can have your own chauffeur at your disposal throughout your stay. This will offer you the choice to travel short or long distances. A local driver has the knowledge and will advise you throughout your visit.
Where to Visit
Erbil city is the capital of Kurdistan RegionGovernment, the oldest city with continuous residentially. This city is regarded as one of the most deep-rooted Governorate in the area, its history begins before A.D.The city was established 6000 prior to A.D. The name of Erbil city has been found in the Somarian transcripts. The city was the main station for The God Ashtar which was the main goddess which was worshiped at that era. The city is a key element for eastern part and Kurdistan Region defining. Geographical Data: Erbil city is located east to Sulaymanyah Governorate and it is only 350 km from Baghdad. The city is surrounded by Nineveh from west and Kirkuk city from east and Iran and Turkey from North. There are two Museum, Erbil citadel museum, which is located in the citadel. It contains about 40 antique parts and anc-ient heritages. The second one is Erbil museum which includes about 5000 ancient parts, which deep-rooted in the history.
SulaimaniCity, One of the major cities in both Kurdistan region and Iraq, situated 385 Km north Baghdad and 198 Km north east Erbil the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan Region. The city sits between two chains of mountains (Goyzha & Glazarda), The city was founded by Ibrahim Pasha in the year 1784. Today Sulaimani has developed in most modern life aspects, hotels, motels, supermarkets & Malls, theatres, restaurants & Parks. From the cultural perspective, Sulaimani is considered to be the capital of Kurdish culture, the famous old Saray situates at the center of the city, while many museums are distributed. Sulaimani Embrace several universities & Educational Institutions both Public & Private, in addition to the American University.
DuhokCity is the center of Duhok prefecture (governorate) one of main cities in Kurdistan Region. It situates north Iraq, close to both Syrian & Turkish borders. Duhok city is on plane ground between 2 mountain chains, Shandukha from the south and Spi from the north, while mountain Seen stands on the east. On the west side a plane area could be seen with a tourism environment. The majority of citizens are Kurds; they live peacefully with Chaldean, Assyrian, Armenian and Yazidi minorities. Duhok city is famous with historical sites in which sculptures could be seen on the rocks. Yazidic cultural museum, playground for kids, small zoo. The city embraces Duhok University and many cultural centers. Some most important tourist sites inside the city include Masjed Haj Ahmad considered to be the the biggest Masjed of Duhok and Mart Alaha Church the oldest church in Duhok
Kalar, is the administrative center of Garmyan district. It lies 140 Km southeast of Sulaimani prefecture and 30 Km from the Iranian border. Kalar consists of 27 quarters of a population of about 250,000 residents. Kalar is located on a large plain area embracing many historical sites related to different periods; BC, AD, and Islamic periods. Shirwana Citadel, Pasha Citadel and ChristianCanal are examples of AD historical sites. In winter, temperatures may reach 2˚C.
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Kirkuk oil 19 April 2013

Traveling from Slemani to Hawler (Erbil), one needs to slightly travel by some neighborhoo...

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With a population of 5.2 million and increasing, the three governorates of Erbil, Slemani, and Duhok cover approximately 40.000 square kilometers - larger than the Netherlands and four times the area of Lebanon. This includes the governorates administered by the Kurdistan Regional Government but does not include the disputed areas of Kurdistan outside of KRG administration, such as Kirkuk.
• The Region is geographically diverse, from hot and dry plains to cooler mountainous areas with natural springs and snowfall in the winter.
• Foreign visitors are warmly welcomed. Among the growing number of visitors are international media and business people as well as those returning from the Kurdish diaspora.
• The capital and the seat of the Kurdistan Regional Government is Erbil, a city known in Kurdish as Hawler. The Citadel in Erbil is considered the world’s oldest continuously inhabited settlement. The next largest cities are Slemani and Duhok. Please note that Slemani is the KRG’s official English spelling, but it can also be found with other spellings such as Sulaimani, Suleimani, Sulaimaniyah, and Suleimaniah.
• The Kurdistan Regional Government exercises executive power according to the Kurdistan Region’s laws as enacted by the democratically elected Kurdistan Parliament. Prime MinisterNechirvan Barzani leads the current government.
• Iraq’s Constitution recognizes the Kurdistan Regional Government and the Kurdistan Parliament as the region’s formal institutions and the Peshmerga forces as the Region’s legitimate security guard.
• The current coalition government consists of several political parties that reflect the diversity of the Region’s population, which includes Chaldeans, Assyrians, Syriacs, Turkmen, Yazidis, Arabs and Kurds living together in harmony.
• More than 65% of destroyed villages have been rebuilt since being razed during the Anfal campaign perpetrated by Saddam Hussein’s regime in the 1980s.
• The Kurdish language is of Indo-European origin and is among the family of Iranian languages, such as Persian and Pashto, and is distinct from Arabic. The two main dialects are Sorani and Kurmanji.
• The Kurdistan Region has eleven public universities and several licensed private universities. Some of them use English as the main language of teaching and examination, most notably the University of Kurdistan Hawler (UKH) and the American University of Iraq – Sulaimani (AUIS).
• A new, liberal foreign investment law was ratified in June 2006, providing incentives for foreign investors such as the possibility of owning land, up to ten-year tax holidays, and easy repatriation of profits.
• To rapidly benefit from its oil and gas resources, the KRG has signed dozens of production sharing contracts with companies from several countries.
• The Kurdistan Region has international airports in Erbil and Slemani, with direct flights to and from Europe and the Middle East. A new international airport is under construction in Duhok.
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IRAQ: KIRKUK: DESTROYED VILLAGE ALLEGATION

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Iraqi officials have refuted U-S claims that government forces destroyed a village in a crack down on political opposition.
Officials took reporters to the site on Monday to show that what the United States termed a destroyed village was what they described as an archaeological site under excavation.
According to a U-S report released last week, parts of this citadel in Kirkuk in Northern Iraq were destroyed by Government forces in a bid to route out political opposition in the town.
The report showed aerial pictures of the destruction allegedly wrought by forces of PresidentSaddam Hussein and accused Iraq of repressing its own people.
On Tuesday, the Iraqi government dismissed the claims as lies and said the U-S pictures showed the ancient citadel under excavation in the northern city of Kirkuk.
Top officials are claiming that the report was an attempt by Washington to move international opinion away from ending the U-N imposed sanctions on the Saddam Hussein's regime.
According to the Iraqi ministry of antiquities, excavation work at the citadel resumed last year after residents were moved to the city.
The houses on the site which have since been demolished were bought by the government in 1985.
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"I was compensated. I was given a land and a good amount of money which enabled me to buy another house. So I am grateful to the President."
SUPERCAPTION: Sabahat Sadeek, Kirkuk resident
An official from the presidential office in Baghdad said he had been surprised when he heard the U-S claims.
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"The citadel of Kirkuk was neglected by its people since 1985, the houses are so small. Some of them were only 20 square metres and not suitable for modern living. Everyone wanted to buy a modern house down in the city. We bought all the houses and the owners were compensated at levels much higher than than the actual value of their properties."
SUPERCAPTION:Dr Moyad Sa'ad, Counselor, PresidentialOffice
Govenor for the city, Nawfel Hameed also accompanied reporters to the site
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"You are going to tour the city and see the citadel for yourselves, if you find any evidence of any shooting or fighting - then the American claims are true and ours are false."
SUPERCAPTION: Nawfel Hameed, Kirkuk governor
U-N imposed sanctions have crippled Iraq since they were imposed following Baghdad's invasion of Kuwait in 1990.
It has appealed to the United Nations to lift the sanctions claiming they victimize the Iraqi population.
However, the United States says sanctions must remain in place until Iraq complies with the commitments it made to the United Nations after the 1991 Gulf War.
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